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Williams Team Principal James Vowles has said “you have to let good drivers race” and is open to working with Audi to land Franco Colapinto a permanent Formula 1 drive in 2025. Colapinto was drafted in by Williams at the Italian Grand Prix as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant. Plucked from his rookie Formula […]
Colapinto was brought in by Williams during the Italian Grand Prix to replace Logan Sargeant mid-season. Transitioning from his rookie Formula 2 season, he had the chance to showcase his skills in nine Formula 1 rounds. Impressively, he climbed from 18th to 12th in his F1 debut at Monza and gathered points at the Azerbaijan GP. Williams’ boss expressed belief in Colapinto’s talent, hinting at a potential collaboration with Audi for the upcoming year. Audi is set to take over Sauber in 2026, with Nico Hulkenberg confirmed as one driver for 2025. Williams already secured Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon for the 2025 season, claiming they have the right combination for future success. Colapinto could be a contender for the seat at Sauber, facing competition from Valtteri Bottas and McLaren’s Gabriel Bortoleto. Vowles mentioned the possibility of loaning Colapinto to Audi, emphasizing the importance of nurturing his career for long-term accomplishment.
